Galveston County
Recent News About Galveston County
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Worker injured in 2009 Valero blast files lawsuit against numerous companies
GALVESTON - A worker at the Valero refinery in Texas City has filed a lawsuit, alleging he sustained "serious, disabling and permanent injuries" as a result of an explosion at the facility almost two years ago. -
Paralyzed inmate alleges medical neglect resulted in infection, amputation
GALVESTON - A paralyzed inmate with Texas Department of Criminal Justice alleges his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act have been violated since he was first incarcerated. -
Litigation continues over collision involving parked car
GALVESTON - After being recently served with a lawsuit, Cleanserve Inc. has filed a third-party original petition. -
Friendswood attorney sues would-be client for defamation
Griffin GALVESTON - A Friendswood attorney has filed a $1 million libel lawsuit against a Webster man, stating the latter wrongfully accused him of helping his ex-wife secure a divorce. -
Horseback riding injury leads to lawsuit
GALVESTON - Santa Fe resident Valerie Matejka claims she hurt her right arm during a horseback ride about two years ago, recent court documents say. -
Galveston resident sues over HVAC installation
GALVESTON - A Galveston resident is suing the companies that installed an air conditioner and heating unit at his home, alleging the job was not completed. -
Mexican restaurant in legal dispute with deceased owner's son
GALVESTON - Complaining Harris County resident Thomas A. Servos defrauded it of $210,000, Servos Mexican Restaurants has filed a lawsuit. -
Woman's calls neighbor 'belligerent bully' in harassment suit
Markle GALVESTON - Pamela J. Chapman alleges Kemah resident John S. Barnett is harassing her, recent court documents say. -
Fall at Bronco Burritos leads to litigation
Canady GALVESTON - Leonard Jones Sr. is suing Mel Medellin Bronco Burritos Inc. after he reportedly hurt himself in its parking lot. -
Continuance sought in Galveston medical malpractice case
GALVESTON - An agreed motion for continuance has been entered into a Texas City woman's lawsuit alleging her doctors wrongfully removed her ovary. -
Worker injured at Pleasure Pier construction site files lawsuit
GALVESTON - La Marque resident Krisean J. Johnson is suing a number of individuals and entities, including local businessman Tilman Fertitta, after he reportedly sustained injuries while working on the site of the Pleasure Pier in Galveston. -
Woman helps relative paint house, sues after fall from scaffold
GALVESTON - After falling from a scaffold at her brother-in-law's house, Dickinson resident Sharla Kirklighter has filed a lawsuit. -
Utilities employee sues after stairway injury
GALVESTON - Claiming he was injured on a flight of stairs while at work, Keith Smith has filed suit against the parties he claims are responsible. -
Judgment reached in Galveston store clerk wrongful death suit
GALVESTON - A final judgment has been reached in a lawsuit arising from the death of a Galveston convenience store clerk. -
Plaintiffs also expert witnesses in wrongful termination suit
GALVESTON - The plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the University of Texas Medical Branch alleging wrongful termination have designated themselves as expert witnesses. -
Man injured working on railroad nonsuits employer
GALVESTON - Galveston County Court at Law No. 1 Judge John Grady recently signed off on a New Mexico man's request to nonsuit his employer. -
Mom, son awarded damages for boy's injury at day care
GALVESTON - A Texas City day care center and one of its employees have recently settled a lawsuit over injuries reportedly sustained by the worker's child. -
Kemah officer seeks dismissal from wreck suit
GALVESTON - A Kemah police officer has filed a motion to dismiss and a conditional motion to sever in a lawsuit against him. -
Man files to nonsuit homebuilder who used his images without permission
GALVESTON - A local man who claims a house remodeler invaded his privacy has entered a motion to nonsuit into his case. -
League City can't compel cop to take polygraph, judge rules
GALVESTON - A local visiting judge granted a League City police officer's request for a temporary restraining order against the city of League City and Police Chief Michael Jez.